Chiajna Monastery, Bucharest

Name: Chiajna Monastery
Address: Drumul Poiana Pietrei, Bucharest, Romania

#68 among attractions in Bucharest

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Chiajna Monastery is the name of a ruined church situated on the outskirts of Bucharest, Romania which is the subject of many legends, including the story that it is cursed. The information centre, Giulești Park, is devoted to the upkeep and protection of the building, which is a national heritage site. ()

Local name: Mănăstirea Chiajna Completed: 1790 (234 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 44°28'45"N, 25°59'53"E

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Drumul Poiana PietreiSector 6 (Giuleşti-Sarbi)Bucharest Romania

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Chiajna Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palatul Mogoșoaia, Romexpo, Lacul Morii, Lake Băneasa.

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18th-century estate and public park
Palatul Mogoșoaia, Bucharest
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Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
Romexpo, Bucharest
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lacul Morii, Bucharest
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Băneasa, Bucharest
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Area
Chiajna, Bucharest
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Tower
City Gate Towers, Bucharest
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Bridge
Podul Grant, Bucharest
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The Colosseum, Bucharest
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Area
Mogoșoaia, Bucharest
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Dâmbovița, Bucharest
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3.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Militari, Bucharest
81 min walk • Militari is a district in the western part of Bucharest, in Sector 6. It is home to more than 100,000 inhabitants. In the past a village called "Militari" existed here, but today there are only few houses left from that time.